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Believe it if you dare: Bahia’s Prosecutors’ Office aims to block ‘vulgar’ songs during Bahia’s Carnival

by Jonathan Dubinski

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  • Juazeiro Carnival organizers are encouraged to adhere to the Anti-Degradation Law, with a focus on preventing performances that denigrate women, incite violence or discrimination, or promote criminal behavior.
  • The Public Ministry proposes specific measures such as incorporating clauses into artist contracts, issuing warnings, conducting inspections, and imposing penalties for non-compliance.
  • Consequences for non-compliance may include fines, show interruptions, and potential legal liabilities.
  • The Public Ministry requests that any actions taken regarding possible infractions be reported to them within five days.

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Bahia’s Public Ministry Proposes Guidelines for Juazeiro Carnival Compliance with Anti-Degradation Law

To ensure the 2026 Juazeiro Carnival complies with the Anti-Degradation Law, the Bahia Public Ministry has proposed several guidelines for organizers. The 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th Prosecutors Offices of Juazeiro formulated these suggestions on January 19, aiming to prevent performances that denigrate women, incite violence or discrimination, or promote criminal behavior during the event, which is scheduled for January 29 to February 1. The proposed measures require incorporating specific clauses into artist contracts, as well as implementing warnings, inspections, and penalties for non-compliance. Consequences could range from fines and show interruptions to legal liabilities. The Public Ministry has also requested that any actions taken regarding possible infractions be reported to them within five days.

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